Best historic in Paris

A Gothic masterpiece completed in 1345 on Île de la Cité, known for its flying buttresses and gargoyles. It has been the stage for defining moments in French history and literature.

"A Gothic masterpiece completed in 1345 on Île de la Cité, known for its flying buttresses and gargoy"

A former church that now serves as a secular mausoleum for distinguished French citizens such as Victor Hugo and Marie Curie. Its 360-degree panoramic views are among the best in Paris, with shorter waits than the Eiffel Tower.

"A former church that now serves as a secular mausoleum for distinguished French citizens such as Vic"

A quiet cemetery full of birdsong and a retreat from the bustling city. Visitors come to pay respects at the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde and other great figures.

"A quiet cemetery full of birdsong and a retreat from the bustling city. Visitors come to pay respect"

A former medieval royal palace that became a prison during the French Revolution. It was the last prison to hold Marie Antoinette.

"A former medieval royal palace that became a prison during the French Revolution. It was the last pr"

An 18th-century underground ossuary in former stone mines holding the remains of over 6 million people. Signs in the tunnels show the streets above and the original cemeteries.

"An 18th-century underground ossuary in former stone mines holding the remains of over 6 million peop"

A complex of buildings and monuments relating to French military history, including the tomb of Napoleon.

"A complex of buildings and monuments relating to French military history, including the tomb of Napo"

A church right next to Sacré-Cœur at the top of Montmartre that the video recommends not missing.

"A church right next to Sacré-Cœur at the top of Montmartre that the video recommends not missing."

The crypts at Notre-Dame, described as an often forgotten treasure of the cathedral.

"The crypts at Notre-Dame, described as an often forgotten treasure of the cathedral."

An often-overlooked French Gothic chapel with stunning stained-glass windows depicting biblical stories. Admission is about $14.

"An often-overlooked French Gothic chapel with stunning stained-glass windows depicting biblical stor"

The historic university, named as one of the iconic spots of the Latin Quarter.

"The historic university, named as one of the iconic spots of the Latin Quarter."

This small church stands right next door to the Panthéon and is free to enter. The creator thinks it may be even more impressive than its famous neighbour.

"This small church stands right next door to the Panthéon and is free to enter. The creator thinks it"